All-powerful ruler
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ala' meaning 'all' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. It is a name with deep historical roots, famously borne by the King of the Visigoths who sacked Rome in 410 AD.
Less common today
Alaric isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #823 in 2020.
King of the Visigoths who sacked Rome
Vampire hunter and teacher · The Vampire Diaries
British poet and journalist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
